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Juvenile Saw-whet Owl

The sighting of this owl caused a fair amount of excitement here on East Road among our extended family. It was sitting at the side of the house and was seemingly unafraid as it was approached. It looks just like the Juvenile Saw-whet Owl in Peterson’s guide book; the book also implies that this owl [...]

Red Eyed Vireo on the nest!

A Red Eyed Vireo was discovered nesting on Two Dog Mountain in Fayston.  This nest was discovered on a small maple tree very close to a second story porch.  We will keep an eye on the nest, with hopes of capturing some photos of hatchlings before they fledge.  Craig Goss got this great photo on 7/3/09.

Phen Basin, July 25

[ July 25, 2009; 7:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Meet at Shaws to carpool to Phen Basin.  This can be muddy, wear sturdy footwear, long sleeves and long pants because of bugs.  A nice wooded hike to beaver ponds.

Franklin County Trip, July 9

[ July 9, 2009; 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Meet at Shaws to carpool to Franklin County.  We’ll look for grassland birds at the Franklin County Airport, visit Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge.  All day trip.